Bolivia

Health & vaccines

• Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some areas: ask a travel clinic. A certificate may be required if you arrive from a country at risk.
• See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave: some vaccines are often recommended.
• Don't drink tap water: drink bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice of unknown origin.
• Altitude sickness is common (La Paz 3,600 m, Uyuni 3,650 m): rest, drink water, go up slowly.
• Dengue is present in the lowlands: use mosquito repellent, day and night.
• Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.

Chikungunya outbreaks

Heads-up

mosquito protection advised

Active chikungunya outbreaks have been reported in parts of Mauritius, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, French Guiana, Seychelles, Suriname and Bolivia. Use mosquito repellent day and night, wear long sleeves if you can, and check the official source below before you travel.

Bolivia Costa Rica French Guiana Mauritius Nicaragua Seychelles Suriname

Source : CDC Travel Health Notices ·CDC — Areas at Risk for Chikungunya

See a doctor or an international vaccination centre 4 to 6 weeks before you leave.